Leucojum aestivum
summer snowflake
Tiarella (little turban), the foamflower, is in the Saxifragaceae family
Photo taken at Heritage Museums and Gardens May 18, 2025 by Judy L
Rhododendron Festival at Heritage Museums and Gardens May 16, 2025. Rhododendron is from the Ancient Greek pooov meaning "rose" and oevopov meaning "tree"
Brunnera macrophylla
Ellen arranges plants for our May 17, 2025, plant auction
There was a wide variety of plants available to choose from and bid on.
One can never have enough plants
And even more!
Mums, Asters, and a garden kit
Saruma henryi
The plant is commonly called upright wild ginger and is a clumping shade-loving perennial
More assorted plants for our auction
Donated plant books
Polygonatum. King Solomon's Seal
Our plant auction is a major fundraiser for our group.
Many hard-to-find plants are grown, propagated, and nurtured by our members for this important event
NARGSNE and New England Botanical Garden welcome plant explorer, author, and speaker Tony Avent
Tony Avent is an American horticulturist and plantsman. He owns Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in Raleigh, North Carolina
https://www.plantdelights.com/
https://www.plantdelights.com/
Plant Delights Nursery 2025 Spring Sales Catalog.
Since 1986, the nursery has been THE source for unique, rare, and native perennial plants
Tony and Ernie are having a deep discussion
Susan introduces Tony Avent
Tony presents his talk to a well-attended audience
Nancy, Vivien, Tony, Susan, Estelle, and Ernie
One of Tony's plant recommendations
Ajuga reptans is a great ground cover. Zones 4a-8b
Tulipa bakeri 'Lilac Wonder'
Distinctive late-blooming species tulip
Hellebore
Hellebores are also known as Lenten Roses
Pulsatila vulgaris
A low-growing perennial plant commonly known as the Pasque flower happily grows in rock gardens
